About CASEI
Founded in 1990, the China Association of Special Equipment Inspection (CASEI) is a national, industry-wide, non-profit organization voluntarily formed in accordance with the law by institutions and technical experts authorized to engage in the inspection and testing of special equipment in China.
CASEI is supervised by the Special Equipment Safety Supervision Bureau which is subordinate to the State Administration for Market Regulation.
Special Equipment Categories
Special Equipment falls under eight categories of equipment posing significant risk to personal and property safety. These include boilers, pressure vessels (including gas cylinders), pressure piping, lifts (elevators), lifting devices, passenger ropeways, large-scale amusement facilities, and special purpose motor vehicles used in special fields.
Inspection and testing of special equipment, as a technical means of ensuring their safe production and operation, is significant for the maintenance of public safety and for social development.
Our Mission
Since its establishment, CASEI has been dedicated to fulfilling its mission by making substantial contributions to technological advances in its field, supporting safety supervision, assisting with member development, and undertaking public welfare initiatives. These efforts have enhanced the skills of inspection and testing personnel, improved compliance within institutions, and fostered international collaboration with organizations including NBBI, ASME, and TÜV, thereby promoting global exchange and cooperation in the sector.
CASEI is committed to "Serving Members, Advancing Industry, and Supporting Government", by promoting high-quality industrial development and ensuring the safe operation of special equipment through:
- Technical Support
- Standards Guidance
- Cultivating Expertise
- Self-discipline or self-regulation
Core Values
Serve Members
Safeguard members' legitimate rights and interests, and provide professional training and technical services.
Serve the Industry
Promote the progressive development of technology and the normative, orderly and healthy development of special equipment inspection and testing. Strengthen self-regulation standards, improve the integrity and maintain industry credibility.
Serve the Government
Respond to government needs, and support government oversight of special equipment safety with technical expertise.